Croix de Marbre, Monumental cross near Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France
The Croix de Marbre is a stone cross near Promenade des Anglais in Nice, standing beneath a roof supported by four original stone columns. A white Carrara marble crucifix sits at the center of this sheltered structure.
The cross was built in 1538, marking peace negotiations between the French king and the Holy Roman Emperor. Its original stone columns and foundations date from this initial period.
The monument marks a place tied to faith and the religious history of Nice. Visitors can sense the spiritual importance this cross held for the local community across centuries.
The site sits directly alongside Promenade des Anglais in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the monument during daylight hours and it offers a natural stopping point on a walk along the coast.
Only the four original stone columns remain standing, while the roof and other parts have been rebuilt multiple times. The columns were reinforced with lead welding in 1782 to secure their stability across further centuries.
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